Territory of Washington vs. Watsersmi, to October Term, 1854, in indictment, murder, 1855.

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Territory of Washington vs. Watsersmi, to October Term, 1854, in indictment, murder, 1855.

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The brief, written by Elwood Evans, outlines the reasons why the defendant should be discharged. A verdict had been rendered by a jury and a warrant issued to hang the defendant, but Judge O. B. McFadden issued a supersedeas and the Supreme Court decided that there was no judgment and nothing to review.

6 p.; 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Washington (State)

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Evans, Elwood, 1828-1898

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Elwood Evans was born about 1828. By the early 1850's he was living in Olympia, WA. He was one of the first attorneys to practice in Olympia. As one of the early pioneers of Thurston County, WA, he was very active in political life holding many local offices. He was elected to the first Legislative Assembly in Washington Territory. In December 1862, he was appointed Secretary of Washington Territory and served William T. Pickering, Governor. Because his appointment wasn't accompanied by a bond, ...

Watersmi, Washington Indian.

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McFadden, Obadiah B., 1817-1875.

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Obadiah B. McFadden (1817-1875), associate justice of Washington Territory, 1853, delegate to Congress, 1872. From the description of Letter, 1859 Jul 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127747 ...